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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 grades against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W220

 TS5 W220 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic TS5

 W220 TS5 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W220

 TS5 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS5 against the W220.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TS5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
32
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
72
good battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $160